Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Farr + Swit Vice?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $729 for the Farr + Swit Vice — a $79 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Farr + Swit Vice?

The Farr + Swit Vice wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Farr + Swit Vice?

The Farr + Swit Vice is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Farr + Swit Vice?

The Farr + Swit Vice carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Farr + Swit Vice?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Farr + Swit Vice uses the Miyota 9015.

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Farr + Swit Vice

MSRP $729

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Vice40mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Vice42h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Vice300m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Vice$729

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

—

Lume

None

C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$729

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